Tip #1 : Cutting the carrots evenly. When you boil the carrots you want them to cook well at the same time. If you have carrots that are sliced in different sizes and thicknesses, you will end up having some cooked, some crunchy and some will be over mushy. When slicing the carrots, go slowly and make sure they are the same size

Tip #2 : Season the carrots when they are still hot. This way they can absorb all the flavors and spices

Tip #3: Dress the carrots while the carrots are still warm. If you are serving your carrots warm, this will allow the to better and more quickly absorb the flavors of the spices, fresh herbs and bright dressing

Tip #4 : Make sure you salt the carrots with three teaspoons of salt and to salt the water well, the same way you would cook pasta. If you are cooking for less than 12 large carrots, reduce the amount of salt you use

Tip #5 : Pour in a half cup of lemon juice

Tip #6 : If you prefer some heat, try to finely dice some jalapenos in the salad